Four Forged in Fire Controversies

Four Forged in Fire Controversies

I’m a fan of the History Channel show Forged in Fire. As of this writing I’ve seen every episode up to and including Season 8 Episode 15. The show is educational and it is in a competition format but it is primarily entertainment. Forged in Fire is not a...
Headhunter Axe on Forged in Fire

Headhunter Axe on Forged in Fire

Season 8, Episode 10 “Headhunter’s Revenge” is one of the many Forged in Fire episodes featuring an axe but the first in this season. The Headhunter Axe, according to Forged in Fire, is a tool and weapon from the Igorot tribe who hailed from the...
Japanese Ono on Forged in Fire

Japanese Ono on Forged in Fire

The Japanese Ono is a Samurai war Axe. Season 7, Episode 33 “Japanese Ono” is one of the many Forged in Fire episodes featuring an axe. The Ono according to forged in fire is a 17th century battle axe used by the Samurai reaching nearly 6 feet long. The...
Tomahawk and Bowie on Forged in Fire

Tomahawk and Bowie on Forged in Fire

A classic of the mid 1700’s American frontier the Tomahawk is a hatchet and utility axe. Season 7, Episode 32 “Tomahawk and Bowie” is one of the many Forged in Fire episodes featuring an axe. The design of the Tomahawk is of European origin,...
Shangaan Axe on Dual Survival

Shangaan Axe on Dual Survival

The Shangaan Axe on Dual Survival can be found in Season 3, Episode 3 “On the Menu”. The two survivalists and hosts Joseph Teti and Cody Lundin don’t carry personal knives this time. They are in a game preserve in South Africa and find what looks to...
Swedish Axe on Dual Survival

Swedish Axe on Dual Survival

There is a Swedish Axe on Dual Survival. I used to be a fan of the Discovery Channel show Dual Survival. I stopped watching it when Cody Lundin was unjustly fired from the show. However, I still enjoy watching the early seasons when Cody was still one of the hosts....